Krishna Janmashtami is here, and the city is all ready to celebrate the festival of birth of Lord Krishna. The city’s vendors are going out to entice devotees with a wide array of decorative items for the deity, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.
This year Janmashtami, which is also known as Gokulashtami, holds religious significance among Hindus. The birth of Lord Krishna will be celebrated on 6 September 2023 followed by Dahi Handi on 7 September 2023.
People all over India take part in Krishna Jayanthi celebrations by doing kirtan and japa. Some devotees make over 100 meals and conduct theatre and dance. Some people dress up as Krishna and decorate the temple, while others tie huge floral garlands around their necks. People enjoy burning incense, reading texts, and fasting all day. People perform abhishekam ceremonies and wash the deities with fortunate liquids. Ultimately, around midnight, priests reveal Krishna on a colourful altar, followed by excited devotees reciting kirtans. Some people like to dress up as Lord Krishna and Radha and enact scenes from their lives.
The City comes alive with the sights and sounds of Janmashtami preparation, it is evident that Nagpur is fully embracing the festive spirit, bringing communities together to celebrate this auspicious occasion of unity and devotion.